Howl’s Moving Castle
Animated, DVD Review, Fantasy, For KidsHowl's Moving Castle - When Sophie is cursed with old age by a vain and callous witch, the only way that she can hope to restore her youth is to convince the handsome and mysterious wizard, Howl, to help her. Hitching a ride on his famous castle,…
Zathura
DVD Review, Fantasy, For Kids, Netflix (UK)Zathura - Two young brothers find themselves in outer space when they start playing an old board game called ‘Zathura’. The only way for them to get back home is to work together and complete the game despite the dangers presented to them…
Ella Enchanted
Comedy, DVD Review, Family Friendly, Fantasy, For Kids, Netflix (UK)Ella Enchanted - Young maiden, Ella, has been given the ‘gift’ of obedience by her misguided godmother, Lucinda. Having to do as she is told causes problems with Ella’s family, friends and her new acquaintance, the handsome Prince Char.…
Bridge To Terabithia
Drama, DVD Review, Family Friendly, Fantasy, LOVEFiLM, Netflix (UK)Bridge to Terabithia - A lonely boy discovers the wonders of his imagination when he befriends the new girl at school. After exploring the nearby woods, the two friends create their own imaginary world called Terabithia, using it as an escape…
Beautiful Creatures
DVD Review, Fantasy, Romance, TeensBeautiful Creatures - Tired of the small southern town mentality, High School Junior, Ethan, longs to leave. But when reclusive new girl Lena arrives he notices that she looks just like the girl he has been dreaming about. Unbeknownst to him,…
Coraline
Animated, DVD Review, Family Friendly, Fantasy, HorrorCoraline - Ignored by parents who are too wrapped up in their own troubles, Coraline is bored in her new home and with her crazy neighbours who can’t even pronounce her name right. But when she discovers a tiny door to a mirror world, she…
Princess Mononoke
Animated, DVD Review, Family Friendly, FantasyPrincess Mononoke - After a demon bursts from the forest and curses Ashitaka, a young and quiet warrior, he must leave his village to track the demon’s origin. His journey takes him far to the west where humans are waging a war against the…
My Neighbour Totoro
Animated, DVD Review, Fantasy, For KidsMy Neighbour Totoro - Two young girls move to the countryside with their father in order to be closer to their mother who is in hospital with a long-term illness. They soon stumble across a friendly forest spirit by the name of ‘Totoro’…
The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King
Action / Adventure, DVD Review, Family Friendly, FantasyThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Frodo and Sam reach the final stage of their perilous journey to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom while the other members of the Fellowship try to protect the city of Gondor from…
The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers
Action / Adventure, DVD Review, Family Friendly, FantasyThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - While Frodo and Sam continue their dangerous mission to destroy the One Ring, the divided Fellowship strive to stop the forces of Saruman and Sauron. Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli meet the Rohirrim, a proud…
The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring
Action / Adventure, DVD Review, Family Friendly, FantasyThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - A small band of hobbits find themselves caught up in a quest to destroy the One Ring, the source of the evil Sauron’s power. Joined by noble humans, a gruff dwarf, a wise wizard and an ethereal…
Spirited Away
Animated, DVD Review, Family Friendly, Fantasy, For KidsSpirited Away - A young sulky 10 year old girl called Chihiro is unhappy that she has to move home. When her parents stop the car to explore a strange tunnel in the woods, she senses something is wrong. Before long she finds herself trapped…